This marks a historic day for the citizens of our community as classes begin at Niagara University’s modern new site located in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua formally welcomed students, professors and members of the administration on the first day of studies at the university’s new location, adding that he has “proudly delivered on a transformational city-building commitment to bring the first-ever university to the city of Vaughan.”

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council held a Special Committee of the Whole Working Session to discuss the Ontario government’s draft Bill 66, Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, on Jan. 17.

The City of Vaughan is holding a public meeting on a proposal it has received to expand the Sports Village located at 2600 Rutherford Rd. into a privately held, publicly accessible multi-use community space. Citizens and interested stakeholders are being asked to share their thoughts and comments during a facilitated discussion on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sports Village. Those interested in attending can register at vaughan.ca/SportsVillage. Also, an additional consultation for residents of Villa Giardino and in the area represented by the South Maple Ratepayers’ Association will be held on Sunday, Feb. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall.